Activism
What to see at the Chinese Visual Festival
Documentaries, fiction and experimental art videos. — A unique cultural event celebrating Chinese art, culture and film, with more than 40 independent films.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Huck’s Alternative Election Party
Vote or take to the streets? — We're screening Russell Brand’s new film The Emperor’s New Clothes and having a chat about activism, radical politics and alternatives to the ballot box. It's completely free so join us at Huck’s 71a Gallery on Wednesday May 6 at 7pm.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Anarchists subvert London billboards to shout: Don’t Vote
Spoil your ballot, engage with politics, take to the streets! — A Huck exclusive interview with the Special Patrol Group, the activists behind the ‘Bullshit Jobs’ campaign, on their latest Don’t Vote action.
Written by: Alex King
What is Russell Brand doing interviewing Ed Miliband?
Labour chief appears on The Trews — Michael Fordham explains this unlikely meeting shows how fragmented our political circus has become.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The 14-year-old environmental activist that’s changing this generation
Short documentary: Kid Warrior — Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a young environmental artist and activist from Boulder, Colorado, whose unorthodox campaigns are gaining international attention.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Five things we learnt from Billy Bragg’s Changing Britain talk
Take a stand — Political musician gives his take on Russell Brand, social media, electoral reform and new radical music.
Written by: Katherine McLaughlin
Can youth leaders make politics work for young people?
Will governments ever listen? — In the lead up to the general election, Shout Out UK and Channel 4 present the first head-to-head debate between youth representatives of the seven major British political parties.
Written by: Alex King
Migrant stories: the people behind the debate
Mediterranean refugee crisis reconsidered — A collection of stories shining a light on the personal experiences of migrants, the very people who threaten to be overlooked in the debate on immigration.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
How can surfing help create real global change?
Surf + Social Good Summit — Surfer and activist Easkey Britton explains how the first Surf + Social Good Summit will look at ways to harness the power of surfing to create positive change.
Written by: Alex Taylor
Skateboarding is empowering girls in Afghanistan
Exhibition: Skate Girls of Kabul — Saatchi Gallery photo-exhibition features striking images of Afghan girls learning how to skate as part of the Skateistan project.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
